Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was unveiled 11 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS15 matches up versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 compared to the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WG-80.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older ZS15 will be behind in sensor tech.